British Columbia schools drop competitive Gymnastics

The governing body for sport for the province’s primary and secondary schools has dropped gymnastics as a sanctioned sport.

BC School Sports (BCSS) said the rationale was based on low enrollment numbers and gymnastics typically not taking place within the school itself.

In the 2022-23 season, there were only 453 athletes across B.C. enrolled in school gymnastics, according to the BCSS. …

The decision by BCSS is extremely upsetting to Terry Mitruk, the gymnastics coach at Sutherland Secondary in North Vancouver.

“It doesn’t cost them anything extra. We are a small community. So, the workload is not significantly more. If it’s a workload issue, then tell us and help us resolve that issue,” Mitruk told Global News. …

Gymnastics programs dropped from B.C. schools: coaches, students upset

Arizona State wins GymAct. Again.

Dallas had the top score on 4 apparatus as well as the AA. #respect

Aussie Champion Georgia Godwin

🥇 Georgia Godwin 108.932
🥈 Ruby Pass 108.564
🥉 Macy Pegoli 101.465

This is Georgia’s record breaking 7th Australian National Champion All – Around Title.

100% hit rate NCAA seasons

Here are a few of the gymnasts that pulled off an incredible feat.

R.I.P Boris Bajin

When I was young, Boris Bajin was the Canadian WAG National Coach. Our leader for 5 consecutive Olympic Games and many World Championships.

We spent weeks preparing for his visits to the Gym where he would evaluate skills and physical ability. I still vividly recall his “Elite Testing” events.

They were highest priority on our annual calendar.

I was sad to hear that Boris passed away at the age of 90 at his home in Toronto.

IGHOF Hall of Fame inductees 2023

Mitch Gaylord 🇺🇸

Koji Gushiken 🇯🇵

Oksana Omelianchik 🇺🇦

International Gymnast magazine annually names gymnasts to their Hall of Fame. Some legends here.